10 Ways to Get the Most Out of Cupertino Patch

So even if you think you know how to use Patch like a pro, we've got a few tips to make sure you are getting as much out of us as you can.

Here are 10 ways you can use Cupertino Patch to stay informed and inform others.

1. Know before you go. 

Wonder if traffic is backed up on Highway 85? Or where you should fill the gas tank before you hit the road? Check our Commute section before you get stuck in a jam.

2. Add photos any time you like.

Our Pics and Clips at the top of the page is growing with every upload you and your neighbors make. Have great shots from your child's soccer game, or wildlife spotted around the hills of Cupertino? Now you can share it with everyone else in town—and an easy spot for your family to find it.

3. Tell neighbors about a great shopping or dining experience. 

Who better to trust with a review of a business than a neighbor? You can rate businesses—good or bad—by going to their Directory page in the navigational bar above, and share your thoughts. 

4. Share an opinion.

Comment on stories, add to the conversation. What you think matters, so tell the rest of us what is on your mind. 

5. Let us know about a great story. 

Did you attend a fantastic PTA event or an exciting game? Email us a quick write-up and a picture or two and we may post it on Cupertino Patch.

6. Blog. 

Want to share on a regular basis? Show off your expertise and become a go-to source by becoming a Local Voices blogger. Let us know your idea and we'll set you up right away. 

7. Post announcements for free. 

The old days of paying a publication to publish a wedding announcement or an obituary are history! Now you can tell the town when you get married, have lost a loved one, have a baby, graduate or make the honor roll.

8. Give us a piece of your mind. 

Start a conversation in the community, thank someone publicly, or get something off your chest by writing a Letter to the Editor via email that we'll publish on the site. 

9. Get your news delivered every day.

Sign up for our daily/weekly/breaking news newsletter link found on the bottom of the home page. Wake up and have Cupertino Patch in your email inbox with the latest, freshest news around.

10. Get social with us.

We love social media and have a robust community on Facebook, Twitter and Instagr.am. Check us out and join in!